Schecter Omen Extreme-7 Electric Guitar, See-Thru Black

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Omen Extreme-7 in See-Thru Black combines extended-range performance with the premium styling and accessible playability of the Omen Extreme series. Its mahogany body is topped with quilted maple beneath the dark transparent finish, while crème multi-ply binding, Vector inlays and black chrome hardware give the guitar a refined modern appearance.

A longer 26.5" scale length helps maintain definition and tension on the low seventh string, while twin Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers deliver full-bodied tones suitable for rock, metal and progressive styles. Push-pull coil splitting expands the available sounds further, making the Omen Extreme-7 a versatile introduction to extended-range guitar as well as a capable instrument for experienced 7-string players.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Omen Extreme-7
Model Number	2007
Finish	See-Thru Black
Type	7-String Electric Guitar
Condition	New
Body	Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Scale Length	26.5"
Pickups	2 x Schecter Diamond Plus Humbuckers
Main Appeal	Extended-range versatility with coil-split humbuckers
Best For	Metal, progressive, djent, hard rock and lower-register playing

What’s Included?

• Schecter Omen Extreme-7 Electric Guitar

• See-Thru Black finish

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball 7-string set

A compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase is available separately and is not supplied as standard.

What Makes the Schecter Omen Extreme-7 Special?

The Omen Extreme-7 offers the additional range of a 7-string guitar while retaining a familiar and approachable feel. Its 26.5" extended scale helps the low seventh string remain tighter and more articulate than it might on a conventional shorter-scale guitar, while the maple Thin "C" neck, flat 16" fingerboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets create a modern playing platform for fast rhythm and lead techniques.

Twin Diamond Plus humbuckers provide plenty of body and output for distorted tones, but the Omen Extreme-7 is not limited to high-gain sounds. Independent pickup volume controls and a push-pull tone control allow the humbuckers to be coil split, opening up brighter and leaner textures for clean passages, layered recording parts and more varied live sets.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Omen Extreme-7 is particularly well suited to players who want to explore extended-range guitar without moving into an overly specialised instrument.

It is an excellent choice for:

• Modern metal guitarists

• Progressive players

• Djent and technical-metal musicians

• Hard-rock guitarists

• Players experimenting with lower-register riffs

• Guitarists moving from 6-string to 7-string

• Rhythm players who value low-string definition

• Lead players wanting 24-fret access

• Intermediate and experienced musicians

• Home-recording and gigging guitarists

Why Choose A 7-String Electric Guitar?

A 7-string guitar adds a lower seventh string, normally tuned to B beneath the conventional six strings. This provides additional lower notes while retaining the familiar E-A-D-G-B-E layout across the remaining strings.

For rock, metal and progressive players, this can open up heavier riffs, wider chord voicings and extended melodic ideas without forcing the entire instrument into an extreme down-tuning. The Omen Extreme-7's 26.5" scale also helps the lowest string retain the tension and definition needed for articulate rhythm playing.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model: Schecter Omen Extreme-7

• Model Number: 2007

• Finish: See-Thru Black

• Finish Code: STBLK

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Hardware Colour: Black Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Top Material: Quilted Maple

• Construction: Bolt-On

• Top Contour: Arched Top

• Binding: Crème Multi-Ply

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with String-Through Body

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Maple

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Neck Profile: Thin "C"

• Scale Length: 26.5" / 673mm

• Fingerboard Radius: 16" / 406mm

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Abalone & Pearloid Vector

• Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ

• Nut Width: 48mm / 1.889"

• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .787" / 20mm

• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .866" / 22mm

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable

• Tuners: Schecter

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus

• Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus

• Controls: Bridge Volume, Neck Volume, Master Tone with Push-Pull Coil Split

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

• Pickup Type: Passive

Hardware

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with String-Through Body

• Tuners: Schecter

• Hardware Finish: Black Chrome

• Control Knobs: Metal Knurled

Factory Strings

• Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7 #2621

• Gauge: .010–.056

FAQs

Is the Schecter Omen Extreme-7 a 7-string guitar?

Yes. It features seven strings, adding a lower B string beneath the conventional six-string tuning.

What is the scale length?

The Omen Extreme-7 uses an extended 26.5-inch scale length, helping provide additional tension and definition on the lowest string.

Why is the longer scale useful?

The extra scale length helps prevent the low seventh string from feeling excessively loose, particularly when playing heavy riffs or using lower tunings.

What pickups does it use?

The guitar is fitted with two Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers.

Can the pickups be coil split?

Yes. The push-pull tone control allows the humbuckers to be coil split, providing brighter and leaner tonal options alongside the full humbucker sounds.

Are the pickups active?

No. The Diamond Plus pickups are passive humbuckers, so no battery is required.

What is the body made from?

The guitar combines a mahogany body with a quilted maple top, with the figured maple visible beneath the See-Thru Black finish.

What neck profile does it use?

It features Schecter's Thin "C" neck profile, designed to provide a streamlined modern playing feel.

How many frets does it have?

The Omen Extreme-7 has 24 X-Jumbo frets, providing a full two-octave range on every string.

What fingerboard does it have?

It features a rosewood fingerboard with a relatively flat 16" radius and Abalone and Pearloid Vector inlays.

Does it have a Floyd Rose?

No. This model uses a Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through-body construction, making restringing and routine setup simpler than on a floating locking tremolo.

Is the Omen Extreme-7 good for metal?

Yes. Its 26.5" scale, powerful humbuckers and extended low range make it particularly well suited to metal, progressive metal, djent and other high-gain styles.

Can it be used for styles other than metal?

Absolutely. Coil splitting and independent pickup volume controls give the Omen Extreme-7 enough flexibility for cleaner sounds, ambient passages, rock and other styles outside heavier music.

Is this a good first 7-string guitar?

Yes. Its fixed bridge, familiar control layout and comfortable Thin "C" neck make it an excellent option for players making the move from six to seven strings.

Can it handle lower tunings?

Yes. The longer 26.5" scale makes the Omen Extreme-7 particularly suitable for lower-register playing, although substantial tuning changes may benefit from different string gauges and a suitable setup.

Does it come with a hard case?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase is available separately.

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